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Echinops spaerocephalus 'Arctic Glow'

Globe Thistle

Hardy Perennial

FROM £19.99

Superb architectural perennial

Adds drama to late borders

A magnet for pollinators

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Choose available pack sizes:

1 x 1 Litre Potted Plant

£19.99

2 x 1 Litre Potted Plants

£24.99

Please note: This product cannot be delivered outside the United Kingdom.

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Strong, dark stems clothed in olive-green spiny, deeply divided leaves hold aloft globular white flowerheads, which are a magnet for pollinators. Echinops sphaerocephalus ‘Arctic Glow’ continues to have an architectural presence long after the blooms have finished and dried heads make an interesting addtion to flower arrangements. It’s a great perennial for adding distinctive spherical shapes to a border and contrasting them with upright accents such as Salvias and Agastache. Flowering later in the season, in July and August, it also adds dramatic interest at a time when border displays are often waning. Drought and heat tolerant. Height: 1m (39in). Spread: 50cm (20in).

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

Plant Size Height Up to 60cm (24in)
Spread Up to 45cm (18in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Perennial

Ideal For cottage gardensalpine & rockerywildlife gardenscut flower garden

Position In full sunsun or semi shade

Flowering Months

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Codes
1 x 1 Litre Potted Plant (64102)
2 x 1 Litre Potted Plants (T64103P)

Echinops plants thrive on poor, well drained soils, but will grow in most soils and situations. Choose a position in full sun or semi shade.

Feed and water regularly until are fully established. Globe Thistles seed freely and the ornamental seed heads provide further late summer interest if left intact. If seedlings are not required, simply deadhead the faded flowers.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large items may incur a higher delivery charge - this will be displayed in your shopping basket.

Please see our Delivery page for further details, and more information on different charges that may apply to certain destinations.

For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.